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The following summarizes the standards that shall apply to development in the R-1L zone. The full text of the requirements summarized here is located in Chapter 19.44 through 19.68 of this Title. In addition, all applicable structures must receive Design Review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.04 of the Belvedere Municipal Code. In the event of a discrepancy between the following chart and the Code section, the Code section shall prevail.

Minimum

lot size

7,500 square feet

lot width

65 foot average

lot frontage

65 feet

Front yard setback

NOTE: For the full text of these requirements, see Sections 19.48.010, 19.48.060, and Chapter 19.56 (Height Limits). Maximum Height is only allowed if there is no significant view blockage. See Section 19.56.010.

Building less than 15 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line

5 feet

Building less than 25 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line

10 feet

Building over 25 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line

15 feet

Side yard setback

5 feet

10 feet for second story

Rear yard setback

NOTE: See §19.48.170 for additional conditions

Abutting another lot

20 feet

Abutting a street or water

15 feet

Abutting an alley or private way

10 feet

Setback for conditional use

10 feet, or minimum for that yard, whichever is greater

Maximum lot coverage

NOTE: See Chapter 19.56 for maximum height limitations. Maximum heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage.

40 percent for structures greater than 15 feet in height

50 percent for structures up to 15 feet in height

Maximum floor area

NOTE: See §19.52.120 for exception procedure.

For lots with areas less than or equal to 8,000 square feet

Ratio of .50 to lot area

For lots with areas greater than 8,000 square feet

4,000 square feet

Maximum height

NOTE: See Chapter 19.56 for the full text of height limitations. Maximum heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage.

If a structure constitutes a “substantial improvement” under FEMA regulations, then the maximum Height is 22 feet as measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus one foot of freeboard. If a structure does not constitute a “substantial improvement” under FEMA regulations, then the maximum Height is 22 feet from Existing Grade. (See Section §19.56.040)

A bonus of one foot of additional Height may be allowed when an additional foot is added to the average second story setbacks to a maximum Height of 26 feet. If a structure constitutes a “substantial improvement” under FEMA regulations, then Height is measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus 1 foot of freeboard. (See §19.56.080)

If a structure does not constitute a “substantial improvement” under FEMA regulations, then Height is measured from Existing Grade.

In no event shall a structure be constructed to a Height above twenty-nine feet from Existing Grade as defined in Section 19.08.224.

Off-street parking

2 off-street spaces for each single-family dwelling

One additional space for second unit

(Ord. 2019-1 § 5, 2019; Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit A, 2015; Ord. 92-8 § 3, 1992; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)